Benjamin Jensen (born 13 April 1975 in Mandal,

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) is a

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decathlete. He represented Mandal og Halse IL,

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and

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during his active career. His personal best in decathlon is 8160 points, achieved in August 1999 in

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. This is the former Norwegian record.Norwegian all-time list decathlon
Benjamin Jensen 2010

Achievements

References

* 1975 births Living people Norwegian decathletes World Athletics Championships athletes for Norway Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) Universiade bronze medalists for Norway Medalists at the 1999 Summer Universiade {{Norway-athletics-bio-stub